Dr. Fred B. Craddock is minister of Cherry Log Christian Church in Cherry Log Georgia. He
is Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament, Emeritus, in the Candler
School of Theology, Emory University. Much sought after as a lecturer, he has delivered
the Lyman Beecher Lectures at Yale, the Scott Lectures at Clarmeont School of Theology,
the Adams Lectures at Southeastern Baptist Seminary, The Schaff Lectures at Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary, the Cole Lectures at Vanderbilt, the Westervelt Lectures at Austin
Presbyterian Seminary, the Mullins Lectures at Southern Seminary and Earl Lectures at
Pacific School of Religion. Dr. Craddock has traveled the World giving lectures in many
Countries. Dr. Craddock has written a number of books and contributed articles to various
journals.

When the word storytellers is mentioned Dr. Fred Craddock is who comes to mind. For more
than three decades he has enlightened, delighted, compelled and most of all engaged us
with his stories. His art of storytelling is weaved throughout his sermons to make us all
think about the Gospel in a new light.